“Extra’s” Mario Lopez chatted with Howie, who has a little holiday spirit up his sleeve. “I go undercover as Santa Claus! All the kids who sit with Santa Claus have no idea that underneath that beard and that heavy suit, there's a Jew,” he said, laughing.

When asked what talent viewers can expect, he mentioned, “You’re gonna see all your favorites from this season on ‘ GT.' Grace Vanderwahl, my golden buzzer, the superstar.”